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April 2017
Utah County 4-H News
Calendar of 4-H Events
April
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Livestock Judging Contest—Grades 3-12—9 am to 1 pm (p. 4)
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Entry forms due for Utah State Jr. Livestock Show—Click Link
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US Targhee Sheep Starter Flock Application Due Click Link
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Wasatch Front Demonstrations Contest (p. 4)
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Leader’s Council—Adult Volunteers - 5:30 to 7 (p. 8)
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Hack-the-Garden—Adults and youth (p. 4)
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Salt Lake Mini Makerfaire—Click for info
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Club Lamb and Goat Sale (p. 4)
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Family Night Out—All Families—5:30 –7:30 pm (p. 2)
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Goat Project Introduction Night—parents and youth—6:30 pm (p. 4)
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Utah County Shooting Sports Contest—Grades 3-12 (p. 5)
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Chef Extraordinaire Contest –Grades 3-12 (p. 5)
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Horse Show Day Camp– Grades3-12—8 am to 5 pm (p. 5)
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Topaz Mountain—Families—6:45 am to 4:15 pm (p. 2)
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Global Youth Service—Families– 6 to 8 pm (p. 2)
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Teen council & Jr. Ambassadors (p. 3)
-All youth grades 7 to 12—From 4:30 to 5:30 pm
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Mock Legislature—Closed
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Livestock Tagging Day - Grades 3-12— 5 to 7 pm (p. 5)
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Family and Consumer Science Bowl—Grades K-12 (p. 6)
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Registration Deadline for the Intermountain Livestock Judges
Training—Youth and adults (p. 6)
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4-H Friday—Families—from 6 to 8 pm (p. 2)
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Range Safety Officer Training—Adult leaders—8 am to 4 pm (p. 8)
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UTAH COUNTY 4-H
801-851-8470
100 E. Center St.
Suite L-400
Provo, Utah 84606
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Leader’s Council—Adult Volunteers - 5:30 to 7 (p. 8)
Utah State Junior Livestock Show Click for info
Intermountain Livestock Judges Training (p. 6)
Baby Animal Day’s in Kaysville—click for info
Horse Judging Contest—Grades 3-12 (p. 6)
Shooting Sports Contest—Grades 3-12 (p. 6)
Teen council & Jr. Ambassadors (p. 3)
-All youth grades 7 to 12—From 4:30 to 5:30 pm
JYC Registration Deadline—Grades 5-6 (p. 6)
June
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Craft Camp—Grades 3-12—9:30 am to noon (p. 7)
Junior Youth Conference—Grades 5-6 (p. 6)
Leader’s Council—Adult Volunteers - 5:30 to 7 (p. 8)
Utah County Horse Show #1 (p. 7)
4-H Day Camp—Free—watch for more info
Shooting Sports Contest –Grades 3-12 (p. 6)
Junior Teen Retreat—Grades 5-8—watch for more info
Livestock Tagging Day (p. 5)
i4-H Conference-Grades 7-8– Registration is not up yet
Favorite Foods Contest—Grades K-12—pick a time (p. 7)
Teen council & Jr. Ambassadors (p. 3)
-All youth grades 7 to 12—From 4:30 to 5:30 pm
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Contest Day #2—Grades K-12—pick a time (p. 7)
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County Horse Show #2 (p. 7)
*Activities that changed in date or time as previously listed.
Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
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Family Activities
Family Night out—Family “Walk the Bike Trail”
Free—Anyone in 4-H (Leaders and youth)
April 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Meet at Mount Timpanogos Park in Provo Canyon and then we
will walk the trail to Bridal Veil Falls.
We will be doing a “Walk the Bike Trail” where families will participate in fun games, activities and a scavenger hunt along the
trail. Families are encouraged to participate together. Dinner
will be served. Worth 1 Achievement Point.
Global Youth Service Day—Kindness Race
Free—Anyone in 4-H (Leaders and youth)
April 22 from 6 to 8 pm
University Place 575 E University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84097
Join us for our 2nd Annual Kindness Race at University Place.
Participants will get a kindness checklist and race around the
mall doing service and acts of kindness. This is the perfect activity to add to your portfolio in the service section. Families
are encouraged to participate together. Everyone who attended
this event last year loved it!
Worth 1 Achievement Point.
Topaz Mountain Family Trip
Free—4-H Families
April 22—This is also Earth Day!
Meet at 6:45 am and we will leave at 7 am and be back around 4:15 pm
Meet at the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. Suite L400 in Provo
The Utah County 4-H STEM Ambassadors will be hosting a trip to Topaz Mountain. Here you will be able to collect topaz rocks with other 4-H families. The 4-H
will provide a small snack. Topaz Mountain is 2 hours 15 minutes from Provo.
WHO: Families are invited to carpool and attend. Youth grades 8-12 who do
not have a ride can get a ride with leaders from our county. We only have spots
available for the first 10 teens who sign up.
BRING: A sack lunch, water, sunscreen bug repellant, rock hammer or regular hammer, screw driver, and bags for your gems. You are encouraged to bring
extra cash, as we may need to stop at a rest stop along the way for refreshments
and the restroom.
WEAR: A hat, shoes for hiking, and jeans because you will be spending most
of your time on your knees and the rocks are rough and jagged.
Directions: Topaz Mountain is located in Juab County, approximately 36
miles northwest of Delta, Utah. Collection of rocks and minerals is permitted at
Topaz Mountain, and the area is frequently visited by amateur as well as professional “rockhounds” (rock or mineral collectors).
Return: We will leave Topaz Mountain at 2 pm and return at about 4:15 pm.
Worth 1 Achievement Point.
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4-H Friday—Cultural Night
Free—Anyone in Utah County—Invite your friends!
April 28 from 6 to 8 pm
At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. Suite L400 in Provo
Join families from across Utah County in a fun night! We will be
holding workshops for adults on the basics of 4-H, so invite your
friends who are not in 4-H to come! There will be activities for
youth. If you are looking to find out more about 4-H, this is a great
event to come to.
This 4-H Friday theme is “Cultural Night.” DINNER will be served.
Youth Activities: Activities will be held for youth K-12 and will be
led by our teen council. Youth will be playing games, doing crafts,
and having fun!
Adult Workshops: Discover 4-H Clubs, starting a 4-H club, tips for
successful fair entries, and how to do demonstrations.
Worth 1 Achievement Point.
Youth Leadership
Teen Council & Junior Ambassadors
Free for all youth grades 7-12 —Check out this site for more information
From 4:30 to 5:30 pm
April 24, May 22, June 26
At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. Suite L400 in Provo
All youth grades 7-12 are invited to join us for our Utah County 4-H Teen Council and Jr. Ambassadors!
We would love every youth in Utah county to come. Bring a friend and come learn leadership skills,
plan activities, build friendships, and have fun! Each meeting is worth 1 Achievement Point.
***We also hold a youth club at the same time for younger siblings of those on Teen Council. This way,
parents are welcome to bring all of your kids. We do things like team building activities, games, and
have lots of fun!
Photos from the Wasatch Front Public Speaking Clinic
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4-H Activities, Camps, & Retreats
Livestock Judging Contest– Grades K-12
April 1—Check in is at 8:30 am, contest from 9 am to 1 pm
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds—475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork
Open to all 4-H youth. Senior level youth wishing to qualify for
State 4-H Contests must compete in order to qualify.
Worth 2 Achievement Points.
Wasatch Front Demonstrations Contest
Grades 3-12—Cost $10
April 8 from 9 am to noon
Salt Lake County Extension Office—2001 S. State St. Room S1-950, Salt Lake
Join youth from across the Wasatch Front for a Demonstrations Contest.
Each registration includes a t-shirt. Contact our office for more info.
Register online at http://ut.4honline.com
Worth 1 Achievement Point.
Hack.the.garden
Youth and adults—Cost $100 –Contact Dave Francis
April 14 & 15
Thanksgiving Point—Ashton Gardens
Gardeners face all kinds of challenges from gardening in
small spaces, extending the growing season, and more.
Brainstorm a Garden Hack to make gardening easier, safer
and more productive. This is a friendly competition held at
Thanksgiving Point. Youth and adults are invited to compete.
For more information, check out their website
Thanksgivingpoint.org/hackthegarden
Club Lamb & Goat Sale– Grades 3-12
USU South Farm in Wellsville
April 15 starts at 9 am
USU Animal Science Club is hosting the 2nd annual Club Lamb & Goat
Sale and Showmanship Clinic. The Showmanship Clinic is free and
starts at 9 am. Sale preview starts at 11 am. Lunch is at noon and the
sale starts at 1 pm.
Contact Kamery Olsen for more info at 801-400-6790.
Goat Project introduction Night
Grades 3-12 and parents
April 18 at 6:30 pm
At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. Suite L400 in Provo
Have you ever wanted to participate in a Livestock project, but haven’t
had the space? Do you want to try something new? This is your chance to
learn all about it! Come learn about the new opportunity for the Utah
County 4-H Goat project and get all of your questions answered.
For those who do not have enough land for goats, we have arranged for a
place to hold your goats so you can participate in this project. Contact
Katelynn if you have any questions at 801-851-8474.
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4-H Activities, Camps, & Retreats
Shooting Sports Contest– Grades 3-12
April 19 and June 14
Watch your email and our Facebook page for the location
This contest is open to youth 3-12 grade. Youth MUST have completed their
hunters education training and bring your own firearm to participate. Youth
wishing to qualify for State 4-H Contests in the individual event must participate
in order to qualify. Senior youth wishing to qualify on a team for State 4-H contests must participate in at least one county shoot in order to qualify.
Worth 2 Achievement Points.
Chef Extraordinaire Contest– Grades 3-12
April 20 from 4 to 7 pm
At Oak Canyon Jr. High—111 South 725 East, Lindon
Plan a menu, purchase the supplies, prepare and serve a dinner for four guests
and a judge within a three hour time limit. You may compete as an individual
contestant or a team of two. Higher points are given to meals that are high in vitamins, minerals and fibers. The meals should not have excessive amounts of fat,
sugar, or sodium. Click here for more information and contest guidelines.
Register online at http://ut.4honline.com
Worth 2 Achievement Points.
Horse Show Day camp
Grades 3-12—Cost $10-$15 (Covers the cost of a shirt)
April 22 from 8 am to 5 pm
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds—475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork
Come learn about the new 4-H events of reining and flag race. Bring your
horse and a lunch. You will be able to got personalized feedback from a
practice show. This is a great opportunity to tune up before show season.
Adults wishing to receive a shirt must also register. Bring plenty of water,
lunch, and snacks for the day!
Register online at http://ut.4honline.com
Livestock Tagging -Grades 3-12
April 27 from 5 pm to 7 pm
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds—475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork back parking lot
Last opportunity to tag steers for the Utah County Fair (Spanish Fork) or the Utah
State Fair Jr. Livestock Show (Utah State Fairpark). Last opportunity to tag goats, sheep
and hogs for the Southeastern Utah Jr. Livestock Show (Ferron) Also open to all species
wishing to participate in any future shows.
June 17
9 am to 11 am
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds—475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork back parking lot
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Lehi High School Parking Lot—180 E. 500 E. in Lehi
Last opportunity to tag hogs and sheep for the Utah County Fair (Spanish Fork).
Open to all species wishing to participate in any future shows.
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4-H Activities, Camps, & Retreats
Family and Consumer Science Bowl Contest
All youth grades 3-12
April 27—From 4-7 pm
At the Utah County 4-H office. - 100 E. Center St. Suite L700, Provo
In this contest, youth answer questions you may need to know as a consumer and
other life skills. You may register as a team, or sign up and we will place you on
one. Topics may include nutrition, finances, child care, and consumer decision
making. Click here for more information and contest rules and study guides.
Register online at: http://ut.4honline.com Worth 2 Achievement Points.
Intermountain Livestock Judges Training and
youth livestock judging camp
Youth grades 3-12 and adults
Registration deadline: April 27
Event dates: May 11 to 13
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds—475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork
Our county has the privilege of hosting this multi-state training. This 3day workshop will include an adult track and a youth track. There will be
topnotch professionals who will be coming in from across the county to
teach those in attendance. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience.
Register online at http://www.uintacounty.com/364/IntermountainLivestock-Judging
Horse Judging Contest—All youth grades 3-12
May 15—Starting at 5 pm
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds—475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork
This contest is open to youth of all ages. Senior youth wishing to qualify for State 4H Contests must participate in order to qualify. Come as a team or come alone. This
will be a great learning opportunity for all.
Worth 2 Achievement Points.
Shooting Sports Contest—All youth grades 3-12
May 18 & June 14
Watch your email and our Facebook page for the location
This contest is open to youth of all ages. Youth must have completed their hunters education training and bring their own firearm. Youth wishing to qualify for
State 4-H Contests in the individual event must participate in order to qualify.
Senior youth wishing to qualify on a team for State 4-H Contests must participate
in at least one county shoot in order to qualify.
Worth 2 Achievement Points.
JYC (Junior Youth Conference) - Youth Grades 5-6 and adults
Adults: We need 3 volunteer chaperones and we will cover your registration
May 24 - Registration Deadline - Registration cost for our county is ONLY $65
Program dates: June 5-7 at Snow College
This amazing youth conference is for 5-6 graders. You will play water games, participate in fun workshops, have a dance, and much more! For more information,
and to see a video about it, check out their website. See you then!
Worth 1 4-H Achievement point. Register online at: http://ut.4honline.com
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4-H Activities, Camps, & Retreats
Craft camp– Grades 3-12—Cost $5
At the 4-H office, 100 E. Center St. in Provo
June 1 from 9:30 am to noon
Do you want to make items to enter into the Utah County Fair in August? This
fun craft camp has been planned by our amazing volunteers. You will be making
4 items you can enter into the county fair.
Register online at http://ut.4honline.com Worth 1 Achievement Point.
Utah County Horse show
June 12 & June 30
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds—475 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork
Check in at 4 pm. Test begins at 4:30 pm.
Worth 2 Achievement Points each.
Favorite Food contest—Youth grades 3-12
June 22— Pick a time slot from 9:30-4
Register online at: https://ut.4honline.com
Register ends June 10, but register early to reserve your spot.
At the Utah County 4-H Office—100 E. Center St. Suite L700, Provo
This is one of the easiest contests for kids to compete in. Prepare your favorite
food ahead of time, give a short presentation on the dish and serve it to the
judges. You will be judged on your presentation, place setting, knowledge of
the food, and the dish itself. Click here for more information about this contest
and the guidelines.
Worth 2 4-H Achievement Points.
Contest Day #2 - At the 4-H Office—100 E. Center St. Suite L700, Provo
June 29—Time slots listed online at: https://ut.4honline.com
All 4-H youth grades K-12 are encouraged to participate in this fun contest day.
You are invited to pick one or more contests to participate in. Click the links to
view the rules of each contest.
Demonstrations: (All grades K-12) Demonstrate on any subject you are interested in, such as Ag, Home Economics, Food, Horse, STEM, Health Living, etc.
You may work individually or as a team of two. Demonstrations should not exceed 15 minutes. Click the link for more information.
Smart Shopping Challenge: (All grades K-12) Select and model an outfit for
a set of judges. You will also demonstrate decision making skills in selecting the
most suitable of three outfits.
Cosplay: (All Grades K-12) Create a costume based on any fictional character. Then, come pretend to be that character and present why you picked that
character. You will be judged on things like creativity, construction of costume,
and your presentation.
Prepared Video Production: (All Grades K-12) Create a video for this contest! You will be judged on things like your story board, the video itself, and your
presentation.
The above contests are for everyone in 4-H. During contest day, Senior Level 4-H Members (9-12 grade) can also choose to do the following contests.
Senior Sewing Contest, Senior Fashion Revue (fill out this form for it and
watch this video about it), and Senior Talent Contest (fill out this form for it).
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Contest Winners
We would like to thank all of those who
participated in our Horse Bowl Contest.
Senior Winners:
Kami Packer
Kyra Feland
Sydney Liggett
Kelsey Hughes
Emily Johnson
Rachel Poulsen
Lorin Wiss
Natalie Rumfield
We would like to thank all of those who
participated in our Hippology Contest.
Senior Winners: Intermediate Winners:
Intermediate Winners:
Kami Packer
Bailey Franson
Kelsey Hughes
Bailey Franson
Abby Kirby
Kyra Feland
Kabby Kirby
Jourdyn Cardon
Rachel Poulsen
Elena Betteridge
Grace Kalmar
Rebecca
Powell Junior Contest Winners:
Jourdyn Cardon
Junior Contest Winners: Madison Hatfield
Jaynie Ethington
Lorin Wyss
Jaynie Ethington
Kenna Feland
Mattie Kalmar
Matalyn Kalmar
Garret Woolstenhulme
Isabelle MacArthur
Kenna Feland
We would like to thank those who participated in our Demonstrations Contest on
March 22.
Our Winners Eligible for State Contests:
Kyle Clark — 4-H Demo
Caitlyn Curry — Sr. Talent
Michael Quinlan — Sr. Talent
Intermediate Trophy Winners:
Jourdyn Cadon — Horse Demo
Grace Kalmar — Horse Demo
Junior Trophy Winner:
Chris-Marc Quinlan — 4-H Demo
The winners will be recognized at our
Annual 4-H Achievement Night on November 6.
Leader’s Corner (Parents and Volunteers)
Leader’s CounCiL
Free for leaders of all experience levels
At the 4-H office - 100 E. Center, Provo
April 11, May 2, June 6— from 5:30—7 pm each night
Join other leaders from across the county as we discuss upcoming
activities and decide how to help our program run better. All leaders
and volunteers are invited to attend. Snacks will be provided!
Range officers Training
Cost: $35 plus required membership and credentials
Registration deadline: April 15
Event date: April 29 from 8 am to 4 pm
Mt. Nebo State Center at 608 West 1400 South Payson
This training is required to oversee a range at a 4-H shooting sport event.
We are able to offer the NRA RSO certification again this year at a deeply
discounted price! Normally the cost is over $90 just for the instruction
fee alone. Our cost includes a $10 instruction fee and the required student booklet. It is not
refundable because the booklets can not be returned once ordered. After compeleting the
course, your credentials will b submitted and paid for online. The credentials last for 2 years,
after which you do not need to take the course again, you just need to submit a renewal.
*We will have a 30 minute lunch break. Bring your own sack lunch and plan to stay on site.
***Absolutely no guns are allowed at the training. Please leave them at home.
***You can sign up for NRA membership (or renew an existing one) at a discount at the
course. Please do not sig up for it ahead of time, as it is easier to process both RSO and membership information all at once.
Register online at the Utah Scouts website.
Contact Kory Brown with questions at [email protected]